How to Make Irresistible Cinnamon Roll Cookies for Cozy Days
These cinnamon roll cookies blend the warm, nostalgic flavors of cinnamon rolls with the convenience of a cookie. Buttery dough, a sugar-cinnamon swirl, and a sweet glaze make these irresistible treats easy to bake and perfect for cozy days or holiday gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
- 1 Electric mixer Hand or stand mixer
- 1 Rolling pin
- 1 Baking sheet Lined with parchment paper
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¾ cup Unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg large
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Filling
- 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup Brown sugar packed
- 1 ½ tablespoon Ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoon Milk or heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and beat until smooth.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Divide dough into two parts, shape into rectangles, wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out one piece of dough into a rectangle. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll into a log from the long side, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
- Slice dough into ¼-inch rounds and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges turn light golden.
- Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
Chill dough well for neat swirls. Slice cleanly with floss or sharp knife. Glaze only after cookies cool completely.